Abstract
Time-averaged deposits characterize a substantial portion of the archaeological record in the northern Great Plains and contain significant information regarding hunter-gatherer land use over long periods of time. This paper explores the research potential of time-averaged deposits in a portion of central North Dakota,focusing on hunter-gatherer land use for approximately 2,700 years. Using non-site methods, the intensity of temporally extensive place use, or persistence, is assessed according to the spatial and compositional structure of suiface features, and this distribution is evaluated according to subsurface deposits. While this study suggests that highly persistent places tend to be located near wooded areas, relatively far from wetlands, in slightly higher elevations, and where good views are available; these variables in themselves do not sufficiently explain the variation in long-term settlement persistence found throughout this portion of central North Dakota.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
